Hello Aspirant

Seeing as you had a gap of 2 years, it will be very difficult to get into a top MBA college. This is because of two reasons-

(1) Top MBA colleges demand a work experience of a minimum 2-5 years. They rarely accept a fresher into their institutions (IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, etc.) They demand experienced candidates, ones who have worked with good and well-known companies. With zero experience, it'll be difficult to get admission, whether you have a drop year or not.

(2) Since you have a gap of 2 years, it'll be difficult to explain how you used or utilized it in your favor. Colleges, especially MBA colleges need a good enough reason for your drop to admit you into their institution. In their Interview round, they'll continuously ask you questions about that.

I would still suggest you appear for the CAT exam and score really well (6 percentile and above), because if you have a high percentile in the exam and really good academic background, they'll be forced to admit you to their institution.

Hope this helps, All the best!

With a CRL rank of 92,216 and a General category rank of 9,418 in CAT, getting into a top National Institute of Technology (NIT) or Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is highly unlikely, as these institutes typically have very competitive cutoffs for CSE, especially for the general category. You may still have a chance at other branches or colleges with slightly lower cutoffs, but it's important to explore other options or consider additional rounds of counseling and eligibility for specific state-level institutions.

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Hello Aspirant

This is a problem that everyone faces when they have to choose a stream in 11th grade and this is where our educational systems lag, making us choose one stream. But this is a debate for some other time.

The easiest way to choose your stream in 11th is to see which subject you are good at. If you get good marks in science and math, then you can choose PCM/PCB. If you get good marks in social science and English, then you may choose Arts. If you like Economics or wish to become a CA then you can go for commerce.

It still sometimes happens that this method does not work, in that case, go with your gut feeling. I had scored 9.2 CGPA in my 10th grade and had no idea what to choose. My family gave me the liberty to choose anything and on a whim, I chose Science. After my 12th, I had no idea what to do. I took a year off and started preparing for IPMAT, but to no avail because my math was really bad (I scored 52/100 in my math 12th board exams). During that drop year, I realized I had a great deal of interest in English, so I opted for a BA in English and became the Gold Medalist of my batch, scoring the highest aggregate in the class. Now I'm in Christ Uni, Blr, and will be doing my PhD afterward. What I'm trying to say is that it's okay if you don't know what to choose in 11th or where your interest lies, because everything works out in the end. Think with a calm mind and trust the process.

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Hello Aspirant

The eligibility criteria for appearing for the CAT exam is that you should have a graduate degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Bachelor or you can appear for the CAT exam if you are in your last year of Bachelors course. Seeing as you are in your 6th semester, you are eligible to sit for the exam Just make sure that you do not have a back log in any semester or even if you do, make sure that you have cleared it before appearing for CAT.

Filling of college applications takes place after the CAT exam's results are announced. After the results are announced, you can visit the websites of your desired colleges and fill out forms for their GD/PI.

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The Common Admission Test, is a computer based standardized test conducted in India. It is one of the most prestigious and competitive entrance exams for admission into postgraduate management programs, Including MBA, in various Indian Institutes of Management and other top business schools across the country.

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Here are some strategies to help you prepare effectively for the CAT:

1. Understand the CAT Exam Pattern

- Sections: The CAT typically has three sections:

-Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

- Quantitative Ability (QA)

- Duration: The exam is usually 2 hours in duration, with 40 minutes allotted to each section.

- Scoring: In CAT, you get +3 for correct answer but -1 for incorrect answer.

2. Create a Study Plan

Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Take a mock test to identify areas where you need improvement.

- Set a Schedule: Allocate specific hours each day for study and stick to this schedule.

- Balanced Preparation: Divide your time equally between the three sections. People make the mistake of devoting more time to the section they think they are good at.

3. Study Material and Resources

Books: Use standard CAT preparation books like "How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude" by Arun Sharma, "Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension" by Rajesh Balasubramanian, and others.

- Previous Years’ Papers: Practice previous years’ CAT papers to understand the exam pattern

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You can prepare and appear for the CAT or any other management entrance test and pursue an MBA. Although you have three years of gap, there is no need to worry about this as you will be given an opportunity to justify it during the Personal Interview process. Now, in order to justify this gap, you can do some certificate courses, work in an NGO, pursue something related to your area of interest, etc. This gap year will not directly impact your selection chances in the business school but you should have a valid reason to support you answer. Apart from going for an MBA, you can also look for a job or can appear for any other competitive examination.

Hello Aspirant

Seeing your marks, it is evident you are good in academics. Thus, you can get into a good MBA college but mind you, it won't be easy because there are thousands of students who are as good as you, if not better. MBA colleges do not choose candidates solely based on academic performance, although it has a big weightage in their selection process. They test your presence of mind, intellect, and communication skills through Group Discussions and Interviews.

The safest way to get into a good MBA college is to score 96-97+ percentile and do really well in GD and  PI. Top MBA colleges in India are IIMs, XISS (Ranchi), TISS, Delhi School of Business, and Symbiosis.

Hope this helps